Shah Alam

Orchid City

The devout Muslim city of Shah Alam has a steadily developing economy and a burgeoning tourism industry to match. Its rapidly growing population and bustling urban activity--centering around a number of schools, eateries, shops, banks, hotels, and an enormous mosque--all give the tourist a window into the life of ordinary Malaysian city-dwellers. Unsurprisingly, you'll have plenty of things to do in Shah Alam, from retail therapy in one of several large, plush shopping malls, to recreational activities such as water sports and go-karting on the city's outskirts. Explore the family-friendly attractions of Shah Alam and add them to your vacation plans using our Malaysia vacation trip planner.

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Where to stay

Many hotels cluster in central Shah Alam, as well as on the outskirts and in suburban areas. These range from basic, clean, budget-friendly chain hotels to the city's main resource for accommodations: the midrange to luxury three- to five-star hotels. The latter cater mainly to business high-flyers, featuring a number of amenities like indoor swimming pools, air-conditioning as standard in all rooms, spa and massage therapy treatment rooms, tropical botanical gardens, and gyms.